Week 12 - Day 58

it seems like yesterday that i just started teaching in the classroom and yet at the same time it seems as if it's been a long long time coming. like i stated for yesterday's entry....it's bittersweet; i'm excited that this chapter is over and i'll be able to have my own classroom soon and yet i'm going to miss these students dearly.

due to the opening of hunting season today and a short week next week due to thanksgiving...we're having a root beer lab today. the students are making homemade root beer and they'll be able to drink it in two weeks. unfortunately, i won't be here for the drinking of the root beer. i told them to butter up mrs. s to see if she could bring in some ice cream. the lab was chaotic but productive. it's very expensive to do...but the students liked it and hopefully will appreciate the root beer when they're finally able to drink it.

some of the students kicked me out of study hall during 7th period. they were setting up the room for a little farewell party. i received numerous cards made by the students and one large card signed by the entire seventh grade class. the art teacher stopped me in the morning and wished me well...she stated that i've made an impact on the students, school, and am well respected by the staff. i almost started crying right then and there...i think i've talked to the art teacher maybe five times in passing and for someone i didn't know well at all to stop me and tell me that was very special to me. the students had balloons, ribbons, and other decorations hanging along with cupcakes and cookies. i couldn't believe how much trouble they went to and it truly touched my heart.

i have been floating around in various careers and jobs...and i just found out what i am here for... to be a teacher.